HB 612 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Britt Raybould
In Committee
pipeline complete
Passage Likelihood
20%
In committee with no vote. Idaho has a Republican trifecta. Session ends April 10 — almost no time remaining. Utility opposition from Idaho Power is strong. Very unlikely to pass in 2026.
Session Deadline
April 10, 2026
Legislative calendar cutoff
Expected Timeline
Session deadline is April 10. Passage in 2026 is very unlikely. Expected reintroduction in 2027.
Would exempt certified plug-in solar devices from PUC interconnection requirements.
If passed: self-install without Idaho Power or Rocky Mountain Power approval.
Law not yet enacted. Idaho utilities currently require interconnection agreements.
Idaho offers a personal income tax deduction for residential alternative energy systems (up to $5,000/year, $20,000 lifetime). Net metering available through Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
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